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A stronger Richmond Hill is built from connected priorities.
Strong Richmond Hill works to make Richmond Hill safer, more connected and more liveable. Concerns about traffic, unsafe streets and rising housing costs point to a bigger question: how can the city grow in ways that serve residents well over time?
Guided by local experience and the Strong Towns approach, we support practical transportation choices, more kinds of housing, safer streets, responsible long-term finances and meaningful public participation. These priorities are connected: each affects how Richmond Hill uses land, invests public money and serves its residents.
What these priorities mean for Richmond Hill
Financial Solvency
The goal of a city is to endure. Richmond Hill needs to plan for the full cost of the places and services it builds, including future repairs and maintenance. We support growth and public investments the city can afford to sustain over time.
No More Highways
More highways and wider roads are not a lasting answer to traffic. Richmond Hill needs practical ways to make everyday trips, including reliable transit and safe connections for walking and cycling, while taking care of the roads we already have.
Incremental Housing
Richmond Hill needs more housing choices. Allowing homes such as duplexes, garden suites, multiplexes, small apartments and mixed-use buildings can add housing gradually within existing neighbourhoods and along appropriate streets.
Safe Streets
Street design shapes how safely and comfortably people can get around. We support streets with accessible sidewalks, safe crossings and room for people walking, cycling and taking transit, while accommodating drivers too.
No Parking Minimums
Parking minimums require a set amount of parking even when local needs vary. They can add costs and dedicate valuable land to parking. Letting each project respond to its location can make more room for homes, businesses, trees and public space.
Engaged Citizens
Residents know their neighbourhoods through daily life. Clear opportunities to ask questions, share experience and take part in decisions help people shape Richmond Hill’s future and build a stronger sense of shared responsibility.
Richmond Hill residents can help shape this work through feedback, volunteering and local conversations. Join Strong Richmond Hill.